Honda CR-V: Using the A/C
Air conditioning places an extra load on the engine. Watch the engine coolant temperature gauge. If it moves near the red zone, turn off the A/C until the gauge reading returns to normal.
1. Turn on the A/C by pressing the button. The indicator in the button comes on when a fan speed is selected.
2. Make sure the temperature is set to maximum cool.
3. Select
.
4. If the outside air is humid, select recirculation mode. If the outside air is dry, select fresh air mode.
5. Set the fan to the desired speed.
If the interior is very warm, you can cool it down more rapidly by partially opening the windows, turning on the air conditioning, and setting the fan to maximum speed in fresh air mode.
To cool the interior with MAX A/C:
1. Set the fan to the desired speed.
2. Select MAX A/C.
The system automatically turns on
the A/C, selects
, and
switches to recirculation mode.
3. Make sure the temperature is set to maximum cool.
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Dehumidify the Interior
Air conditioning, as it cools, removes
moisture from the air.When used in
combination with the heater, it
makes the interior warm and dry and
can prevent the windows from
fogging up.
1. Tur
To Defog and Defrost
To remove fog from the inside of the
windows:
1. Set the fan to the desired speed, or
high for faster defrosting.
2. Select
. The system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns o
To Remove Exterior Frost or Ice Fromthe Windows
1. Select
. The system
automatically switches to fresh air
mode and turns on the A/C.
The A/C indicator does not come
on if it was off to start with.
2. Select
.
3. Set the fan and temperat
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How the Passenger Airbag Off Indicator Works
This indicator alerts you that the
passenger’s front airbag has been
shut off because weight sensors
detect about 65 lbs (29 kg) or less
(the weight of an infant or small
child) on the front passenger’s seat.
It does not mean there is a problem
with the airbag.
Be aware that ob
To Stop Playing a CD
Press the AM/FMor CD/XM
button to switch to the radio or
satellite radio while a CD is playing.
If there is a PC card in the audio unit,
touch the CARD icon to switch to
the PC card while a CD is playing.
Touch the CDC icon again to play
the CD in the CD changer.
If you turn the system
